Mississippi State, Vermont Set for 2025-26 Season

The 1993/94 Topps Finest Basketball card set introduced the first basketball refractor cards, featuring stars such as Michael Jordan and Chris Webber, and recently saw a Jordan card sell for $24,400. In NCAA basketball, Mississippi State completed its 2025-26 nonconference schedule with matchups against North Alabama, Utah, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, and Memphis, while strengthening its roster with significant transfers. Nationally, the Big Ten and Big 12 are projected to be strong competitors to the SEC during the 2025-26 season. The possible expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 72 or 76 teams could benefit programs like Mississippi State. Vermont basketball, after missing the NCAA Tournament and experiencing substantial roster changes, remains optimistic under Coach John Becker for the upcoming season.